HER.E i see lotus
A two-part film & video exhibition and performance program curated by Luxin Zhang
Part I: Friday, January 11, 2019 – Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Part II: Thursday, January 31, 2019 – Sunday, February 17, 2019
Vox Populi Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
CURATORIAL STATEMENT
Organized as part of Vox Populi’s ongoing 4th Wall series, HER.E i see lotus, a film & video exhibition and performance program curated by Luxin Zhang, features the works of thirteen emerging, rising, and established international female artists living in the USA today working in video, film and/or performance. These artists embrace their own heritage, whilst consolidating a certain individualistic flair to their pieces. Works include short and mid-length film, experimental video, performance, fiction and documentary.
HER.E i see lotus is divided into two sections:
Part I, Ripples on the water brings awareness to an array of themes pertaining to experience, observation, reflection, experimentation and being in the USA. This program features Onikuma by Alessia Cecchet, Faceshop by Zhongwen Hu, Tweet, Tweet by Yixuan Pan, Golden Carelessnessby Boryana Rossa, an american family by Kieu-Anh Truong, John 746 by Ana Vîjdea, and Noble Marble by Loraine Wible.
PART II, Jiggling Petals showcases work that embodies strength, identity, intimacy and depth. This program features What I haven’t Known About Her by Yueying Feng, A National Dance by Salome Kokoladze, Korea Workout Routine by Yaloo Ji Yeon Lim, Self Portrait – AEG Vampyr by Selma Selman, The Boat Has Sailed, Hasn’t It? by Sichong Xie, and When We Started Using Sticks by Yilu Yang.